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LG61 YOA

2011 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,879 mi
Last recorded158,879 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 53085,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 YOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 158,879 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 158,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff bushes worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,068 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,599 miles

back axle mounting defective

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 96,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

back axle mounting defective

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,087 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to show cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 31,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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LG61 YOA is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG61 YOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG61 YOA registered?

LG61 YOA is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is LG61 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG61 YOA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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